Decatur-area Illinois Top Times 1A Results and Outdoor Track Storylines to Watch

Outdoor season is set to start soon, so here's how some of the Decatur area's top teams and athletes performed at the Illinois Top Times Championships.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:14am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school track and field competition, with overlapping planes of color and movement, capturing the energy and anticipation of the upcoming outdoor season.The Illinois Top Times Championships provide an early glimpse into the Decatur area's top track and field talent, with standout performances hinting at an exciting outdoor season ahead.Bloomington Today

The 2026 Illinois Top Times Championships kicked off on Friday with 1A teams competing. As outdoor season is about to begin, this article highlights the top performances from the Decatur area and previews the upcoming storylines to watch for in the outdoor track season.

Why it matters

The Illinois Top Times Championships serve as an important early-season benchmark for high school track and field athletes across the state. The results and emerging storylines from this event provide valuable insights into which teams and individuals are poised for success in the outdoor season.

The details

At the 1A level of the Illinois Top Times Championships, several Decatur-area athletes and teams stood out with strong performances. In the boys' events, the Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals showcased their depth by posting top times in multiple relays. On the girls' side, the St. Teresa Bulldogs continued their dominance, led by standout sprinter Amelia Roth.

  • The 2026 Illinois Top Times Championships started on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • The outdoor track season is set to begin as soon as next week.

The players

Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals

A high school track and field team from the Decatur area that demonstrated depth by posting top times in multiple relay events at the Illinois Top Times Championships.

St. Teresa Bulldogs

A high school track and field team from the Decatur area that continued its dominance, led by standout sprinter Amelia Roth.

Amelia Roth

A standout sprinter for the St. Teresa Bulldogs who led her team's strong performance at the Illinois Top Times Championships.

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What they’re saying

“We're coming off a pretty bad season, just trying to heal up right now.”

— Amelia Roth, Sprinter, St. Teresa Bulldogs

The takeaway

The results from the Illinois Top Times Championships provide an early glimpse into the teams and athletes poised to make an impact in the upcoming outdoor track season. The Decatur area's top programs, such as Warrensburg-Latham and St. Teresa, have demonstrated their strength and will be closely watched as the outdoor season unfolds.